Medical Laboratory Technician Shift Lead at Cherokee Nation

Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory testing, Medical technology, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Database software, Spreadsheet software, Word processing, OSHA compliance, CLIA '88 compliance, CPR certification, Laboratory procedures

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Overview Responsible for the operation of the Laboratory on the evening, night or weekend shifts. Conducts a variety of laboratory tests and duties according to established laboratory procedures, and in compliance with Cherokee Nation Policies and Procedures, Rural Health Guidelines and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA '88) and College of American Pathologist regulations, or any other applicable rules, regulations and guidelines while working under the supervision of a Laboratory Supervisor and/or Laboratory Director. Qualifications EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT Associate's degree from a 2-year college or technical school; or two years (60 credit hours) coursework from a 4-year college or university in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or Microbiology; or three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS At least two years' experience. COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must be a registered Medical Laboratory Technician with the American Society of Clinical Pathologist or American Medical Technologists and maintain throughout employment. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must not and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG’s Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA’s List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Must obtain CPR certification within six months of employment and maintain throughout the employment period. Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the operation of the laboratory during evening, night, or weekend shifts. Conducts various laboratory tests and duties in compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.